Xingping
Shaanxi · China
Lunch is not including in this tour. I highly recommend you to try local specialities, like Beer Fish and Stuffed Guilin Snails. Our guide will assist you with options - whether it be snacks, rice noodle stalls or restaurants in and around Xingping. Cafe also can be founded here.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Xingping
Welcome to Xingping, a town that scholars and travelers alike consider the most picturesque and historically significant settlement along the Li River. While Yangshuo has grown into a bustling tourist hub, Xingping retains a more…
Listen in the app2Xingping Ancient Street — Living History
The Ancient Street of Xingping is the town’s architectural and historical spine. As you walk its stone-paved paths, you are retracing the steps of merchants and officials from the Ming and Qing dynasties. …
Listen in the app3The 20 Yuan Banknote Viewpoint — A National Icon
Just a short walk from the ancient town brings you to the riverfront, specifically to a location known by every Chinese citizen: the 20 Yuan Viewpoint. Look at a 20 RMB bill, and you will see the exact scene before you—the…
Listen in the app4Bamboo Rafts and the Li River Experience
The Li River is the lifeblood of Xingping, and the most traditional way to experience it is via bamboo raft. While modern rafts are often made of PVC pipes for durability and powered by small motors, they still follow the form…
Listen in the app5Lao Zhai Mountain — The Vertical Challenge
For those seeking an analytical view of the region’s topography, the ascent of Lao Zhai Mountain is essential. Located right next to the Xingping harbor, this limestone peak offers a nearly vertical climb via approximately 1,100…
Listen in the app6The Cormorant Fishermen — A Vanishing Tradition
Along the riverbanks of Xingping, you may encounter one of the most iconic images of traditional China: the cormorant fisherman. This method of fishing, which dates back over a thousand years, involves using trained cormorants to…
Listen in the app7Xingping Culinary Heritage — Beer Fish and Mifen
After a day of exploration, one must engage with Xingping through its palate. The culinary landscape is dominated by the river. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As your time in Xingping draws to a close, take one final look at the Karst horizon. We have walked the ancient stone paths of the Ming Dynasty, stood at the very spot where the nation's currency was envisioned, and seen the…
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What is Xingping?
Xingping is a place in Shaanxi · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shaanxi · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.9180, 110.5280 |
| Last updated |
